Burlington teen girl charged in June 9 armed robbery

A Burlington teenager was charged Friday in a robbery and assault last month near Pleasant Grove.

Mikel Kate McCauley, 17, of Carolina Avenue, Burlington, has been charged with one count of robbery with a dangerous weapon, and assault with a dangerous weapon inflicting serious injury. McCauley was placed under a secured bond of $150,000 pending her first court appearance.

Deputies responded early June 9 to a caller who reported that he had been robbed and assaulted at his home. Several individuals, armed with at least one handgun, had come to his home and assaulted him at the front door, he said. He was struck several times in the head, and robbed of his cellphone and wallet, he said. Deputies observed his injuries, and he was taken to Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Initially no description was available of the suspects. A vehicle had been seen leaving the area, but the make and model was not initially determined. Eventually investigators identified McCauley as a suspect, and she was arrested without incident. Other suspects are sought. The City/County Gang Task Force assisted in the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, 336-570-6313, or Crime Stoppers, 336-229-7100.